Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

South Tyneside

£10.00 per hour

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience for this role is 4-8 weeks as a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support.

Contract dates

September 2021

Vision for Education is currently seeking a full time Learning Support Assistant to work in a school in the South Tyneside local authority. This role is to start out on supply however could lead to a permanent position for the right individual.

The role

Working as part of a hardworking and dedicated team, the successful Learning Support Assistant will focus on delivering support to children with SLD and PMLD. This position will be 5 days a week, working 08:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will ideally have Team Teach however, this is not essential and can be provided by Vision for Education free of charge for successful applicants.

The school

The school caters for students aged 2-11 with Autism, SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) and PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties).

Requirements

To be considered for the Learning Support Assistant position, you will:

• Have experience supporting children in small groups and/or 1:1.
• Have experience working with children with ASD, SLD and PLMD and other complex needs.
• Ideally, have a DBS on the Update Service.
• Have a patient and caring nature.
• Be available to work between Monday and Friday 08:30 – 16:30pm

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are an individual who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Newcastle SEND team on 0191 229 1386.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.